Police were conducting an undercover drug investigation at the Walmart Super Center at around 11 p.m. when Brandon McGaha tried to arrest Rufus Baker, who was allegedly attempting to sell drugs. Baker tried to escape. McGaha alleged that Baker was inside Baker's car and appeared to be reaching for a weapon in his waistband when McGaha shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Rufus Cedric Baker
Agency Responsible: Hendersonville Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Race: Black
Date of Death: December 1, 2017
County: Hendersonville
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3172
Geography: Suburban